restaurante arab is located on avenida atlântica in copacabana, and also can be found as a kiosk in the rodrigo freitas lagoon, which is another popular spot - both are great locations with amazing views.

the restaurant opened in 1996 in ipanema and moved to its current location in copacabana in 2001, with a balcony view over-looking the famous copacabana beach. 

the restaurant boasts a traditional yet creative menu, and is open for breakfast - there is a per kilo brunch available for lunch, with over 100 dishes to choose from, as well as for dinner.

breakfast consists of freshly baked breads, fruit, juices, and coffee - the lunch and dinner menu is more traditional where one can expect tabbouleh, salads, and home made pita breads.